We all suffer from thoughts that we can’t accomplish things from time to time to time and believe we have legitimate reasons for failure. One of the most popular I hear about is hand size: “My hand is too big”, “My hand is too small”, “My fingers are too fat” (yes, that one too!) are all excuses I… Read More »
Is there a best age to learn to play the guitar? I don’t think so! If the desire is there, a way can be found. Let’s start with young children – there is a lot of chatter out there in the ether as to what the best age is. Some sites say there is no point trying to… Read More »
In Part One I discussed the pros (there are no cons!) of learning to read musical notation, or playing by ear. I also hinted that there is a missing link between reading music notation and playing by ear. So let’s explore what the link may be. You have heard the major scale. You may not be aware that… Read More »
To read or not to read? Is is better to play by ear or learn to read music? This question has plagued people for ages! My answer is — learn to do both! Reading musical notation is absolutely a worthwhile pursuit. Here are two reasons why: Learning to read music can be a real stress-buster. After a hard… Read More »
One of the questions I am always asked is, “How much time should my child spend practicing?” There is no one right answer for that, as it will depend on your child and your lifestyle. But there is a good general rule of thumb. Ask yourself these questions: How old is your child? The younger the child, the… Read More »